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• Clif Bar Winner!

  Just a very quick note to let everyone know that I have selected the winner for my Mother's Day Clif Bar give away. That lucky winner, who may or may not be... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Highspeed: Running Everest with Chad Kellogg

  Chad Kellogg is currently in Base Camp on the South Side of Everest where he is preparing to attempt a speed climb of that mountain. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2012: Himex Cancellation Leaves Vacuum On Everest, Climbers Make...

  

  It has been a tumultuous and interesting few days in the Himalaya to say the least. The decision for Himex to pull out of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse has had... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Australian Adventurer To Follow In Shackleton's Footsteps

  

  Australian adventurer Tim Jarvis has announced a major expedition that will follow in the footsteps of one of the greatest polar explorers in history – Ernest... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 HISTORY, OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Himex Cancels Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse Expeditions

  

  This past weekend brought another round of surprises for climbers in the Himalaya this spring, particularly on Everest. Conditions on the mountain caused one... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Reminder: Win Clif Bars For Mom!

  

  Just a quick reminder this morning that I have a box of Clif Bars I'm giving away in honor of Mother's Day, which is coming up next weekend. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Old Man River Project Part 4

  The Old Man River Project, a video series that chronicles a journey from source to sea along the Mississippi River, continues with episodes 3 and 4. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Corey Heads Home, Teams Wait and Watch

  

  It is an unusual time on Everest to say the least. Weather conditions continue to cause problems and teams are struggling to decide what they should do. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Expedition 1000: What Has Dave Gotten Himself Into This Time?

  

  If you've read this blog for any length of time you'll recognize Dave Cornthwaite and his Expedition 1000 project. Dave's plan is to undertake 25 separate and... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Danner Crater Rim Boots

  

  There are a lot of companies that make hiking boots these days, many of which have no business doing so. They stock their line-up with way too many options and... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Dream Trips Of Extreme Athletes

  

  The National Geographic Adventure Blog posted an interesting piece today in which they ask some of the world's top outdoor and extreme athletes what their... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Slacklining Verdon Gorge In France

  Personally, I haven't quite figured out the appeal of highlining,or slacklining, just yet. It seems like a crazy pursuit to me, although I must admit I do get... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2012: Everyone Watches The Weather

  

  There has been a fairly consistent theme across the Himalaya climbing updates the past few days and it almost always revolves around the weather. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Gear Closet: Skora Base Running Shoes

  

  If you're a runner of any type it has been nearly impossible to ignore the trend towards minimalism in footwear over the past few years. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Climbing From Camp 1 to Camp 2 On Everest

  Ever wondered what it is like to climb Everest from the South Side? Then you'll definitely enjoy the video below. It features some great shots of climbers... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Win An Assortment Of Clif Bars For Mom!

  

  May has arrived and that can mean only one thing. Mother's Day is now just a few short weeks away and its time to figure out exactly what we're going to do... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Take A "Spare Seat" On A Kayak Expedition Across New York State

  

  While we're on the topic of grassroots expeditions today, here is another one that caught my eye over the past few days. Yesterday, paddler Richard Harpham and... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Belgian Adventurer Announces Poland Trek Expedition

  

  Belgian adventurer Louis-Philippe Loncke has announced his next project and it is an exciting one. The explorer who has already trekked solo across the Simpson... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Survivors Of Rwanda Genocide Cycling To London For Olympic Games

  

  I received a tip on this story while I was away in Jordan, and even though its a bit older now, I thought it was well worth sharing. According to this story fro... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• North Pole 2012: Two Skiers Heading South From 90ºN

  

  While I was away last week the 2012 Arctic season all but came to an end. The Barneo Ice Station closed up shop for another season and most of the arctic... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 OUTDOORS, SNOW